Permit Officer - Shutdown
Posted 2 days 14 hours ago by CITIC Pacific Mining Management Pty Ltd
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Work type: Permanent Fulltime
Location: Cape Preston
Categories: Operations
CITIC Pacific Mining is seeking an experienced Shutdown Permit Officer to join our Processing team on a permanent 8/6 roster, FIFO ex Perth.
Reporting to the Permit Supervisor, this role is responsible for planning, preparing and managing the Permit to Work (PTW) system before and during plant shutdowns or outages.
Responsibilities- Ensure all PTW procedures and standards are applied in compliance with company and legislative safety requirements
- Coordinate with Shutdown Planners, Process Operations, Maintenance, Commissioning, and Construction to proactively identify and resolve shutdown PTW requirements
- Design and implement equipment isolations as necessary, ensuring safety and operational continuity
- Coach and support employees and contractors in effective PTW system application
- Conduct audits, workplace inspections, and hazard controls to ensure ongoing compliance and safety
- Maintain and update PTW databases, including Confined Space Entry (CSE), Isolation Checklists (ICL), and Authorised Persons records
- At least 3 years' experience in PTW systems
- In-depth understanding of Permit to Work systems and isolation practices
- Proficient in electrical, mechanical, and processing equipment - able to interpret P&IDs
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Familiarity with SAP functions in a maintenance environment
- Working knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks
- A current Drivers licence
We're looking for motivated team players, with good communication skills and a can-do attitude.
Benefits- Competitive remuneration packages.
- Career progression and industry training programs.
- Life and salary continuance insurance.
- Salary packaging options.
- Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.
CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia's largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia's Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value-adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high-grade, premium export product.
Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation - featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.
As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.
To Apply- Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
- We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
- Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position.
- Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.
Advertised: 05 Jan 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Feb 2026 W. Australia Standard Time